Introduction
Project ‘Choices Ahead!’ is a series of online workshops, including ‘Workshop 1: Introduction to Pre-U Programmes’ and ‘Workshop 2: Scholarship Application Preparation’ that aims to introduce SPM candidates to their possible post-SPM pathways and how to prepare for them.
Additional objectives:
- Narrow educational opportunity gap between applicants from various backgrounds and statuses.
- Create diverse opportunities for TIA tutors to share their post-SPM experiences.
Collaborations
We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with 27 speakers from diverse educational backgrounds in this project. Specifically, 10 speakers for Workshop 1 and 17 speakers for Workshop 2. Each of our collaborators diligently crafted informative slides to present their experiences from either pre-university or scholarship backgrounds. You can find a comprehensive list of our speakers below:
Medium of Workshop
- Google Meet
- YouTube live streams
Two powerful mediums, Google Meet, YouTube Live, and Slido (Q&A sessions) came together to make our series of online workshops a seamless and interactive experience. Participants were able to interact with the speakers after each session.
Feedback
The feedback from ‘Choices Ahead!’ workshop has been overwhelmingly positive. Participants have praised the beneficial content, knowledgeable speakers, and interactive sessions. Below is some of the feedback that we received:
Event Summary
During workshop 1, each speaker presented and shared their knowledge and experiences regarding their own pre-university programme, which helped students to better understand the unique advantages and characteristics of each. As for workshop 2, our panel of speakers demystified the scholarship application process, offering valuable tips and insights on securing financial support for higher education, making education more accessible than ever. We dove deep into the art of crafting a compelling scholarship application with practical tips and real success stories.
‘Choices Ahead!’ workshop achieved remarkable milestones, with 257 registrations and over 600 cumulative views on YouTube Live. This workshop seamlessly blended informative sessions with engaging content, making it a resounding success.
Conclusion
‘Choices Ahead!’ workshop was a huge success! A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, participants, and committee members who made this series a resounding success. Together, we’ve proven that knowledge is indeed power and that dreams are achievable with the right guidance and determination. TIA wishes to create more impacts on students in the future by taking this project as inspiration and motivation to move forward.
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